Isards United - alto dos gaios

The referee raises his arm and blows the whistle for full time. The Isards United players are ecstatic, and congratulate each other delightedly. The captain applauds the crowd. Nice to see that.

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Isards United have an overlap on the right. Looks like they've spotted it too. Montserrat Ferrer fires a quick pass off to Josep Fonts who flicks the ball on to Sergi Ponsatí. He's rushed the pass though, and the ball evades the grasp of Ŕlvar Tŕrrega. That was a good scoring opportunity gone to waste.

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That's a lovely hanging kick by . Montserrat Ferrer rises high above the Isards United players to take the catch, giving no chance to contest.

Josep Fonts throws a nice pass to Marc Amat, who muscles through the tackle of before passing the ball to Josep Martínez. Blocking his path to the tryline is , but Josep Martínez doesn't see that as a problem, running straight at him and easily beating the tackle. Crossing the 22 meter line, makes a desperate attempt, but is fended off and Josep Martínez scores a wonderful try.

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It's a scrum to Isards United. It's wheeling around as the ball is fed in, but Isards United still win the ball.

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Pau Simó smashes through 's tackle. He's slowed down just enough though, and finishes the job.

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takes the kickoff, launching the ball high into the air over Isards United stadium. Pau Simó positions himself well, and takes the ball in the air right in front of . Good hands from the Isards United player there.

Try time ! A beautiful phase of play from Isards United. The ball goes from Josep Fonts to Josep Martínez and on to Sergi Castell, who is running in support. There is nothing to stop him as he crashes over the line with a big smile on his face !

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It's a scrum to Isards United. It's wheeling around as the ball is fed in, but Isards United still win the ball.

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Josep Fonts dummies a pass, but decides to go it alone through a half gap. Bad choice! is waiting for him.

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Scrum for alto dos gaios. It's a good feed, but Isards United put in a mighty shove. They're pushing alto dos gaios off the ball. They've taken one against the head. Fabulous work by the Isards United front row!

gets penalised for not rolling away. You have to at least make an effort to release the player tackled! Refs are so hot on that these days. Penalty for Isards United.

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Montserrat Ferrer tries to force his way through the defence, but alto dos gaios are well organised and stops him in his tracks.

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with the kick from halfway.. has got his positioning all wrong and Montserrat Ferrer takes an easy catch. Isards United will be on the front foot here.

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The conversion is missed. The crowd is giving him some flak, he really should have nailed that one.

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Sergi Ponsatí has no room to work, so he sends a desperate pass out to Alex Prim. The ball is wild, but he shows remarkable skill and picks it up off his bootlaces. Stepping off his left foot, he dodges the tackle of , and swerves around a diving tackle by . is sprinting hard to catch him, and just as he gets there, the ball is offloaded back inside to Ferran Fontserč. It's a beautifully timed pass, and noone is going to stop him from there! Try to Isards United!

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Loose ball, Isards United scoop it up and retain possesion.

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Edgar Bohigues smashes through 's tackle. He's slowed down just enough though, and finishes the job.

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takes the kickoff, launching the ball high into the air over Isards United stadium. Edgar Bohigues positions himself well, and takes the ball in the air right in front of . Good hands from the Isards United player there.

Superb work there by forwards and backs alike! Edgar Bohigues sends the ball to Alex Prim who carries it on before passing on to Ramir Aguilella. He spots that he has an overlap outside, draws in a defender and then passes to Josep Fonts. There's nobody between him and the try line, and he sprints in for a well-worked try.

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Oooh! That's not a good kick from , i'm not sure it will make it to the ten meter line..The crowd here at Isards United stadium hold their breath..
Edgar Bohigues takes the ball just inches over the ten meter mark. got away with that one after all!

Ooooh! That was awesome from Marc Amat! He received a wild pass from Josep Fonts but managed to take the ball off his shoelaces and still make a classic scissor move in midfield that put Montserrat Ferrer in acres of space.. Montserrat Ferrer dots the ball down over the try line and turns, pointing his finger at Marc Amat in recognition of that bit of class!

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That's a good steady scrum and a good feed by Isards United.

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alto dos gaios can't seem to get their act together as drops 's pass before their attack even has a chance to get going.

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Good lineout for alto dos gaios. The hooker finds his man perfectly, and wins the ball in the air.

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Bernat Colomer straightens his run and charges right at the defence. bounces off him and then is effortlessly fended off. He sends a lovely pass to Alex Prim, who is promptly ankle tapped after a spectacular dive by .

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with the kick from halfway.. has got his positioning all wrong and Bernat Colomer takes an easy catch. Isards United will be on the front foot here.

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The conversion is missed. The crowd is giving him some flak, he really should have nailed that one.

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Great vision by Montserrat Ferrer, he spots a slight dog-leg in the defensive line and spins a quick pass to Pau Simó who takes and gives in one movement creating the break for Edgar Bohigues. The cover is drawn in, and a well weighted pass to Alex Prim allows him to cruise over the line for a well deserved five pointer. Even the alto dos gaios fans applaud that piece of quality rugby.

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takes the kickoff. Montserrat Ferrer takes the ball in the air right in front of , who wasn't aggressive enough.

With Isards United dominating the first half and crushing the opposition ruthlessly, alto dos gaios look extremely battered and dejected as they walk back onto the pitch.

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The conversion is missed, though.

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What a try! Isards United take the ball forward. Montserrat Ferrer passes to Pau Simó on the alto dos gaios 22. He drops his head and charges for the posts, powering through the tackles of and , finishing the move off by sliding gracefully over the line for 5 points. Good display of strength there.

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Isards United have retained possession as their players were quick and picked up the loose ball. They'll be able to attack again

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Bernat Colomer straightens his run and charges right at the defence. bounces off him and then is effortlessly fended off. He sends a lovely pass to Ŕlvar Tŕrrega, who is promptly ankle tapped after a spectacular dive by .

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takes the kickoff. Bernat Colomer takes the ball in the air right in front of , who wasn't aggressive enough.

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Sergi Castell had a chance to put two points on the board, but he seemed to hurry his conversion attempt and pushed it wide.

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Try for Isards United! Profiting from a risky move by alto dos gaios the ball is picked up by Ferran Fontserč. He barges out of the way and crosses the line for an easy 5 points.

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Isards United have retained possession as their players were quick and picked up the loose ball. They'll be able to attack again

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Isards United try to move the ball wide. The ball is passed from Ferran Fontserč to Alex Prim to Josep Martínez to Pau Simó. It's all too lateral, and a bit too obvious though, and is ready and waiting. They'll need to be a bit more creative than that to break down the defence.

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Isards United have retained possession as their players were quick and picked up the loose ball. They'll be able to attack again

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Montserrat Ferrer runs right at the defense like a wild man. bounces right off him, but manages to bring him down.

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signals to his forwards to stay behind the ball and sends a hanging kick in their direction. Both and Montserrat Ferrer jump for the catch, but both players have misjudged the flight of the ball and it sails over their heads. Montserrat Ferrer is the first to react, scooping up the loose ball on the first bounce.

A vulgar display of power by Isards United! Bernat Colomer goes for a pick and go and bursts through the tackles of and before offloading to Montserrat Ferrer. Oh no, he's run the wrong angle. Montserrat Ferrer is met by and but some how manages to beat the tackles and get the ball away to Ferran Fontserč. There are no defenders who will stop him so Ferran Fontserč pins his ears back and dives over the tryline. 5 points to Isards United.

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takes the kickoff, launching the ball high into the air over Isards United stadium. Bernat Colomer positions himself well, and takes the ball in the air right in front of . Good hands from the Isards United player there.

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The conversion is missed, though.

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Inside alto dos gaios's 22, Josep Fonts sees Edgar Bohigues running flat out into a gap and delivers a deft pass. Simple try there. alto dos gaios's defense needs to pay more attention when they are backed up against their try line like that.

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There are players smashing into this ruck from both sides.. it is a real contest for the ball. Eventually the Isards United players gain the upper hand and the ball emerges slowly on their side.

Edgar Bohigues runs straight between and and slips through their grasp before sending a wobbly pass to Alex Prim. Coming across to make the tackle is but Alex Prim palms him off. Ouch, a massive hit by leaves Alex Prim gasping for air flat on his back.

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takes the kickoff, launching the ball high into the air over Isards United stadium. Edgar Bohigues positions himself well, and takes the ball in the air right in front of . Good hands from the Isards United player there.

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Look at that curl! Sergi Castell certainly has a very different kicking technique, but it sure does work.

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Sergi Ponsatí fends off the tackle from . He runs a few meters and passes to Ferran Fontserč, who is running flat out at the defense. Great ball, right on his chest. Ferran Fontserč lines up and drops his shoulder, easily busting the tackle. The path to the in goal area is clear from there, and Ferran Fontserč glides over the line for a try.

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Isards United have retained possession as their players were quick and picked up the loose ball. They'll be able to attack again

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Bernat Colomer runs straight between and and slips through their grasp before sending a wobbly pass to Pau Simó. Coming across to make the tackle is but Pau Simó palms him off. Ouch, a massive hit by leaves Pau Simó gasping for air flat on his back.

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signals to his forwards to stay behind the ball and sends a hanging kick in their direction. Both and Bernat Colomer jump for the catch, but both players have misjudged the flight of the ball and it sails over their heads. Bernat Colomer is the first to react, scooping up the loose ball on the first bounce.

takes the kickoff, launching the ball high into the air over Isards United stadium. Edgar Bohigues positions himself well, and takes the ball in the air right in front of . Good hands from the Isards United player there.

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Sergi Castell converts the try. The score is now 14 - 0 here at Isards United stadium .

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Montserrat Ferrer breaks the tackles of and , before passing to Bernat Colomer. slows him up, but he offloads to Sergi Castell. He waits to draw the last defender before passing to David Vilanova, who grounds the ball in the corner. The defense of alto dos gaios looks like they've been hit by a grenade, lying scattered willy-nilly across the pitch.

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That's a lovely hanging kick by . Montserrat Ferrer rises high above the Isards United players to take the catch, giving no chance to contest.

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Sergi Castell converts the try and gives two more points to Isards United.

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Superb work there by forwards and backs alike! Montserrat Ferrer sends the ball to Edgar Bohigues who carries it on before passing on to Marc Amat. He spots that he has an overlap outside, draws in a defender and then passes to Josep Martínez. There's nobody between him and the try line, and he sprints in for a well-worked try.

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Sergi Castell takes the kickoff, launching the ball high into the air over Isards United stadium. Montserrat Ferrer positions himself well, and takes the ball in the air right in front of . Good hands from the Isards United player there.

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With the sun starting to burn through the mist, it's looking like it will be a nice day. Lets hope the game is as good!

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The referee raises his arm and blows the whistle for full time. The Isards United players are ecstatic, and congratulate each other delightedly. The captain applauds the crowd. Nice to see that.

takes the kickoff, launching the ball high into the air over Isards United stadium. Pau Simó positions himself well, and takes the ball in the air right in front of . Good hands from the Isards United player there.

Scrum for alto dos gaios. It's a good feed, but Isards United put in a mighty shove. They're pushing alto dos gaios off the ball. They've taken one against the head. Fabulous work by the Isards United front row!

takes the kickoff, launching the ball high into the air over Isards United stadium. Edgar Bohigues positions himself well, and takes the ball in the air right in front of . Good hands from the Isards United player there.

Oooh! That's not a good kick from , i'm not sure it will make it to the ten meter line..The crowd here at Isards United stadium hold their breath..
Edgar Bohigues takes the ball just inches over the ten meter mark. got away with that one after all!

signals to his forwards to stay behind the ball and sends a hanging kick in their direction. Both and Montserrat Ferrer jump for the catch, but both players have misjudged the flight of the ball and it sails over their heads. Montserrat Ferrer is the first to react, scooping up the loose ball on the first bounce.

takes the kickoff, launching the ball high into the air over Isards United stadium. Bernat Colomer positions himself well, and takes the ball in the air right in front of . Good hands from the Isards United player there.

takes the kickoff, launching the ball high into the air over Isards United stadium. Edgar Bohigues positions himself well, and takes the ball in the air right in front of . Good hands from the Isards United player there.

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Look at that curl! Sergi Castell certainly has a very different kicking technique, but it sure does work.

signals to his forwards to stay behind the ball and sends a hanging kick in their direction. Both and Bernat Colomer jump for the catch, but both players have misjudged the flight of the ball and it sails over their heads. Bernat Colomer is the first to react, scooping up the loose ball on the first bounce.

takes the kickoff, launching the ball high into the air over Isards United stadium. Edgar Bohigues positions himself well, and takes the ball in the air right in front of . Good hands from the Isards United player there.

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Sergi Castell converts the try. The score is now 14 - 0 here at Isards United stadium .

Sergi Castell takes the kickoff, launching the ball high into the air over Isards United stadium. Montserrat Ferrer positions himself well, and takes the ball in the air right in front of . Good hands from the Isards United player there.